This is the store in the new Amu Plaza building.
It's really small, so you can't take your time choosing flowers. No matter what flower you're looking at, the staff member holding the flower keeps telling you to move away, "Excuse me." Customers are nothing but a nuisance in the store. It's best to either look around and choose from a distance, or order by phone. (Also, there are way too many photos of the owner, lol.)
Admission to Mihara Garden is completely free. Visitors can explore the gardens, designed by world-famous garden designer Kazuyuki Ishihara, without any entrance fee. However, dining at the on-site restaurant Mihara Dining Giverny and staying at the Chelsea Guesthouse require separate bookings and fees.
Mihara Garden is open year-round from 10am to 8pm. The garden is located approximately 15 minutes by car from Nagasaki Station or just 5 minutes on foot from Teraida bus stop. Free parking is available but limited to only 10 spaces, so visitors are encouraged to use public transportation when possible.
Yes, Mihara Dining Giverny serves seasonal menus featuring vegetables grown in the garden itself, including garden salad lunches and French-style dinners with local Nagasaki ingredients. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 095-801-4068 during operating hours (11am-6pm). The restaurant follows the garden's philosophy of "tasting the season with Mihara vegetables."
Beyond exploring the award-winning garden design, visitors can stay overnight at the Chelsea Guesthouse 01 with panoramic views of Nagasaki City, shop at specialty stores like trico (natural daily necessities) and Totish (handmade arts and crafts), visit the dragon painting gallery Ryugakan, or experience medicinal cuisine made with fresh garden vegetables. The complex also offers garden planning consultations and private lessons with designer Kazuyuki Ishihara.
Mihara Garden was designed by Kazuyuki Ishihara, an internationally acclaimed garden designer who has won 12 gold medals at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, including 8 consecutive victories. Born in Nagasaki in 1958, Ishihara developed his unique philosophy after studying ikebana, focusing on integrating flowers and greenery into urban landscapes to create healing environments. The garden represents his vision of connecting nature with daily life and is considered one of Nagasaki's most popular tourist attractions.
